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KU ESU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Pitt State| Kansas State University | Southwest Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $27,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $27,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $8,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $19,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $18,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
K-State | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 1,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
K-State | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $218 |
Diversity |
K-State | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
K-State | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 25% | ||
Campus |
K-State | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (19,745 students vs. 2,155 students)
K-State vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 173.9% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($27,290.00 vs. $9,964.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Southwest Baptist University than Kansas State University ($27,290.00 vs. $26,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas State University than Southwest Baptist University ($18,745 vs. $19,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 34.3% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($8,952 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Baptist University than Kansas State University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 95.2% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($18,334 vs. $9,391)
K-State vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Southwest Baptist University (3.55)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than K-State (79.4%)
K-State vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or Southwest Baptist University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Southwest Baptist University and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Southwest Baptist University (56% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $1,413 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($21,087 vs. $22,500)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($218 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/